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Old Feb 21st 2010, 12:50 am
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Hi fellas,

As title suggests, We are looking for a well equipped skin cancer diagnostic clinic ( preferably with those computerised magnifying glasses/Dermoscopy technology) to perform our routine skin cancer check ups in Gold Coast, preferably by a female GP/Dermatologist.

One of our friends introduced us a few good clinics in Brisbane, but we would rather to do it here in Gold Coast.

Any one know such a clinic?

Thank you beforehand.
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Old Feb 22nd 2010, 2:41 am
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Originally Posted by BARDI77
Hi fellas,

As title suggests, We are looking for a well equipped skin cancer diagnostic clinic ( preferably with those computerised magnifying glasses/Dermoscopy technology) to perform our routine skin cancer check ups in Gold Coast, preferably by a female GP/Dermatologist.

One of our friends introduced us a few good clinics in Brisbane, but we would rather to do it here in Gold Coast.

Any one know such a clinic?

Thank you beforehand.
Any idea?
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Old Feb 22nd 2010, 4:06 am
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i THINK THERES A COUPLE IN PARADISE POINT, DONT KNOW HOW GOOD THEY ARE THOUGH
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Old Feb 22nd 2010, 4:09 am
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Originally Posted by BARDI77
Hi fellas,

As title suggests, We are looking for a well equipped skin cancer diagnostic clinic ( preferably with those computerised magnifying glasses/Dermoscopy technology) to perform our routine skin cancer check ups in Gold Coast, preferably by a female GP/Dermatologist.

One of our friends introduced us a few good clinics in Brisbane, but we would rather to do it here in Gold Coast.

Any one know such a clinic?

Thank you beforehand.
I wouldn't bother with a skin check clinic and go straight to a dermatologist instead. Equipment is important but medical knowledge/expertise is more so.

I have my doubts about a lot of SCCs.
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Old Feb 22nd 2010, 5:49 am
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I wouldn't bother with a skin check clinic and go straight to a dermatologist instead. Equipment is important but medical knowledge/expertise is more so.

I have my doubts about a lot of SCCs.
How can I do that? I think going to a dermatologist need referral by a GP...

How mych going to a Dermatologist cost me?

Thank you
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I was concerned so I went to a GP and then went to another GP.

Apparently they're meant to be 97% as good as dermatologists at detecting them. (something like that IIRC, from a news article.)

I saw two, so I am pretty confident with it.

But yeah I don't know what your visa situation is, but for me as an Australian citizen I'd go to the GP, if they give you a referral you'll get a free appointment with a dermatologist.

If you go to a bulk billing place you can get the entire procedure done for free.
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I was concerned so I went to a GP and then went to another GP.

Apparently they're meant to be 97% as good as dermatologists at detecting them. (something like that IIRC, from a news article.)

I saw two, so I am pretty confident with it.

But yeah I don't know what your visa situation is, but for me as an Australian citizen I'd go to the GP, if they give you a referral you'll get a free appointment with a dermatologist.

If you go to a bulk billing place you can get the entire procedure done for free.
I am a PR visa holder and I have a medicare card.
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Originally Posted by BARDI77
How can I do that? I think going to a dermatologist need referral by a GP...

How mych going to a Dermatologist cost me?

Thank you
Go to your GP and get a referal. Just have to say you are conserned about "whatever". It needened cost you anything depending on the dermatologist you visit.
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